Myrtaceae FAMILY
Calyptranthes aromatica
Calyptranthes aromatica
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Cultivation Details
HabitEvergreen Shrub
Growth—
Prefers a position in the dappled shade of trees[1]. Plants are tolerant of periodic inundation of the soil[1]. Plants are generally quite slow growing - newly planted young trees will barely reach a height of 2 metres within 2 years[1].
Propagation
Seed - of limited viability, it should be sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed[1]. A germination rate in excess of 80% can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 30 - 50 days[1]. Seedlings grow away slowly[1]. Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-20. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Calyptranthes+aromatica>
Pollinators
Data unavailable
References
- [1]Brazilian Trees. Volume 3. — Lorenzi. H. · Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil. · 2009 · ISBN 85-86714-34-4 ↩︎Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
- [2]Diccionario das Plantas Uteis do Brasil — Correa M.P. · Imprensa Nacional; Rio de Janeiro · 1926 ↩︎A massive work in 6 volumes giving details of the various uses of Brazilian plants.
- [3]Medicinal Plants of Brazil — Mors W.B.; Rizzini C.T.; Pereira N.A. · Reference Publications; Michigan. · 2000 · ISBN 0-917256-42-5 ↩︎An extremely concise book, listing approximately 1,500 species and varieties of plants with their botanical name, common name in Brazil, regions in Brazil where the plant is found, a brief list of uses and any medically active compounds in the plant.
- [4]Trees and Shrubs of Mexico — Standley P.C. · Smithsonian Institution; Washington · 1926 ↩︎Although dated, it contains a wealth of information on the trees and shrubs of Mexico, including many of their uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
- [5]Select Extra-Tropical Plants readily eligible for Industrial Culture or Naturalisation. — Mueller. Baron Ferdinant von · Robert S. Brain; Melbourne. · 1895 · http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org ↩︎Mainly basic information on over 2,000 species of useful plants from around the world.